Hairy Bikers fans 'heartbroken' over Si King's tribute to Dave (2024)

Hairy Bikers fans were left 'heartbroken'over Si King's poignant tribute to close friend and co-star Dave Myers following his death.

Dave announced he was receiving treatment for cancer in May 2022 and bravely kept the public up to date with his progress in a series of emotional TV specials.

Sadly at the end of February, the chef passed away with his family and friends by his side, colleague and lifelong friend Si revealed.

And on Tuesday, Si took to Instagram to announce the exciting news that their bespoke Hairy Bikers Triple Hop Beer is now available to buy.

In the photo, Si has his back to the camera as he lounges in a deck chair in front of a fire pit, with a pint in his hand.

Next to him is an empty chair and a second beer bottle - presumably where Dave would have been sitting.

He penned: 'Thrilled to announce our delicious Hairy Biker Triple Hop beer that we lovingly made with @theakstonbrewery is coming to a shelf near you - first stop Waitrose! Go grab a bottle, sit down, relax and enjoy! Si x.'

Fans were moved by the emotional post, with one saying in the comment section: 'Very poignant picture';

'He's sitting right beside you brother';

'So sad missing his best friend. The empty chair breaks my heart'

Elsewhere, he thanks fans for their support and reminded them about the Dave Day Ride Out in a clip shown on Friday's Good Morning Britain.

Si said: 'Not long left now till Dave Day!❤️ Be safe everyone and see you at the end of the ride to raise a beer to Dave and all of you!'

It comes after Si thanked fans for their continued support as their new book tops the charts after Dave's death.

Their latest one, The Hairy Dieters' Fast & Fresh, focuses on tasty and healthy quick-to-make meals.

After its release on Thursday the publication shot to number one in the Amazon book charts.

Shortly before it was made available, Si shared a short clip to Instagram, he said: 'It's a book that Dave and I really enjoyed working on it. It's a lovely book and we had the greatest of joy working on it together. Dave was very proud of it, so here it is.

'Thank you for your continued support it doesn't go unnoticed. Lots of love and I hope you enjoy Fast and Fresh.'

Dave's death sparked an outpouring of grief from the general public - who mourned the loss of one of the BBC 's most popular figures.

Si first met Dave when they were both working in the film industry - Dave as a make-up artist and Si as a locations director - and bonded over their love of food and motorbikes.

Over their career the best friends built up a reputation as the friendly faces of TV cooking, with 31 separate projects since they first debuted on the BBC in 2006.

Dave wasmarried to Lilliana Orzac, whom he met while filming Hairy Bikers in Romania, in 2011 at the star's hometown in Barrow, Cumbria and was a stepfather to her two children, Izabelle and Sergiu, from a previous relationship.

Taking to social media a week after his funeral, Alpine F1 aero mechanicSergiu said: 'It has taken me a while to write this as it's hard to think about it and still cannot believe you are no longer with us.

'Last week we said our final goodbyes to one of the most wonderful people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Furthermore I had the honour of calling you my dad.'

'You have always been an inspiration in my life, and will remain so even now that you are not with us anymore; with your infectious zest for life and unmatched passion for any endeavour you set your mind to. Without you, I would not be the man I am today.'

He added: 'I'll end with a little quote from Renoir that I think is fitting and captures the effect you had not only on your family, but the millions of fans worldwide: 'The pain passes, but the beauty remains''

Izabelle, rather, changed her profile picture to a sweet photo of herself and Dave grinning into the camera, accompanied by a simple 'heart' emoji.

Dave announced he was receiving treatment for cancer in May 2022 and bravely kept the public up to date with his progress in a series of emotional TV specials.

Dave had previously spoken lovingly about his devoted stepchildren, with Liliana paying tribute to him as a 'wonderful stepdad' in the days following his death.

He admitted that he regretted not having children, however when he met Liliana he became part of her children's lives and became their stepfather.

He said: 'A major regret of mine for a long time had been not having children. When I married Lil, I had this ready-made family with two stepchildren.'

It came after Lilliana revealed life feels 'empty and sad' without her Hairy Biker husband as she vowed to 'laugh and love like Dave' and 'move forward' though grief in a heartbreaking online post.

The TV chef reportedly left a £1.4million windfall for his wife, as she was named the sole shareholder of his firm after his death.

The Sun reported that paperwork confirms Liliana now has full control of the company.

She was reportedly made a director of Dave's production company shortly before he revealed his diagnosis in 2022, according to Companies House records seen by the publication.

It has been reported that she has taken over Dave's shares in the firms he co-owned with Si.Details of his will are yet to be made public.

His death was followed by an outpouring of grief from the general public - who mourned the loss of one of the BBC's most popular figures, who also starred in Strictly Come Dancing in 2013.

And bikers took to the streets for a memorial ride to pay tribute - with many wearing T-shirts bearing his image as Si said his friend 'would have loved' the gesture.